Tasty and healthy tailgating foods
Tailgating often means bags of chips, sugary BBQ sauce and loads of sweets. But without straying much from typical tailgating fare, you can put together a healthier spread that will satisfy a crowd.
Making items ahead will cut down on packing — and give people something to nibble on while you’re grilling. These healthy tailgating foods are appropriate for Phase 3 of the Fast Metabolism Diet.
Bean dip
This is almost always a healthy pick—it’s usually just beans, spices, and a drizzle of oil. This pinto-bean comes together in 10 minutes and always gets rave reviews.
Lemony pinto dip
- 2 cups cooked pinto beans
- 1 to 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup plus 1 Tbls. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp. minced fresh cilantro
- Grated rind of 2 lemons
- 1/4 tsp. hot sauce (optional)
In a food processor, combine the beans with 1 clove of garlic and a healthy pinch of salt. Turn the machine on, and add the 1/4 cup olive oil in a steady stream through the feed tube; blend until smooth. Taste, and add more garlic if you like; then, puree the mixture again.
Transfer to a bowl and stir in the lemon zest, cilantro and remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Taste, and add more salt and pepper as needed, and add the hot sauce if desired. Use immediately, or refrigerate up to 3 days. Makes about 2 cups. Serve with sprouted grain tortilla wedges or raw veggies.
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